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Class. of Matter
Classification of Matter
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Matter | A physical or tangible object or substance. Anything that can be seen, touched, felt, or tasted. Everything is matter except energy. |
| Atom | The basic unit of a chemical element. |
| Molecule | A group of atoms bonded together. This is the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound that can take part in a chemical reaction. |
| Element | One of a class of substances that cannot be separated into simpler substances by chemical means. |
| Compound | Something composed of two or more elements, parts, or ingredients. |
| Pure Substance | Any single type of material. |
| Mixture | A substance made by mixing other substances together |
| Homogeneous | Parts or elements that are of the same kind or alike. |
| Heterogeneous | Diverse in character or content. |